The Lilies have reached the second round after a hard-fought cup match in Jena. We’ve rounded up the post-match reactions for you.
„It was a fantastic atmosphere here in a packed stadium, with great emotion and a fair game. I think it’s a wonderful place to play football—the kind of setting a first-round cup match deserves. Jena played very well; they stayed in the game and caused us problems early on. They even managed to get some shots off in the opening 15 minutes. After that, we took control for the remainder of the first half. We created a multitude of chances, and I feel we really should have scored more than two goals. I’m very pleased with our reaction to conceding that goal—which will probably be voted ‚Goal of the Month.‘ In the second half, you could feel the nature of a knockout match; we sat back a bit more and managed the game. Not much else happened, though in the final minutes, you always get the feeling that something could happen at any moment. It was a real cup battle right to the end. Above all, I’m glad we’ve reached the second round. Given our rebuilding phase, winning matches is always important for building confidence.“
„We got off to a very good start and had a few attempts on goal; it would have been nice to get a bit more out of those. Darmstadt then took the lead with their first shot—that’s what you call efficiency and quality. Even so, we remained competitive throughout the match, though we did have to weather some difficult phases and situations. But that’s part of a game like this. Our equaliser was a really fine goal, of course, but after that, we needed to avoid falling behind again immediately. We kept the game alive in the second half, too, but ultimately, a cup match comes down to winning or losing. We believed right to the end, though Darmstadt played it out cleverly. It doesn’t feel great right now, knowing we were so close, but we can still be proud of our performance.“
„We got off to a poor start. We didn’t begin well in the first ten to 15 minutes; we lost possession too often and failed to win the second balls. We improved after the opening goal: we had more possession, kept hold of the ball, and won more second balls. We conceded a world-class volley from 30 metres out but responded immediately to make it 2–1. In the first half, I felt we should have scored four or five times to be safe. It was a tough match, but I’m happy we won and advanced to the next round.
Naturally, you want to score as early as possible. It gives you confidence—and speaking for myself, it gives you the belief that you can score more goals. You can see that with Lance’s second goal, too. You can see how we combine with each other, and I think that’s working really well. I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.“
„It was a classic cup battle—one we rose to meet and ultimately won. I’m very happy we advanced; that was the main objective today. Anything can happen in a match like this, so ultimately, it was all about the result. It remained an exciting game for everyone involved right up to the end. Overall, we created more chances and could have scored more goals before the break, but we failed to put the game to bed. That kept things wide open until the very end. But today was about advancing—no matter how.“
On Sunday afternoon (Oct 18th, 1:30pm), SV 98 will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the season. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kickoff? Who will be officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we’ve put together all the essential information for the game against KSC in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.